Jaguar XF 2008 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 18 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Jaguar XF has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.48 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.52 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Jaguar XF can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6400 | |
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